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Lawton named new president, CEO of Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance
PENN YAN, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (FLTA) has selected Meghan Lawton as its new president and CEO beginning in mid-March. Lawton brings

Syracuse University formally opens first phase of Lally Athletics Complex
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Friday afternoon formally opened the John A. Lally Athletics Complex following the first phase of renovation work at the

Naturally Lewis, Lewis County launch vacant-property revitalization program
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Lewis County business developers are starting a vacant-property revitalization program, a one-time grant program that seeks to provide “support, resources, and connections”

Oneida County seeks broadband service proposals
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County is seeking requests for proposals from internet-service providers to expand broadband service to more than 50 underserved areas around the

Application period for Syracuse’s ARPA Distressed Property Fund opening soon
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse expects to open the application period later this month for those interested in applying for funding from the

Owego seeks Downtown Revitalization Initiative project proposals
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) announced it is accepting requests for proposals (RFP) from property owners within the village of Owego’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) boundary for its multi-site projects fund. Property owners are encouraged to submit project proposals that support façade revitalization or business development. New York State awarded

Food Bank of Southern Tier leader leaving for WSKG CEO post
ELMIRA, N.Y. — The president and CEO of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier plans to step down March 17 to move to a new job. Natasha Thompson will become the new president and CEO of WSKG, the PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) and NPR (National Public Radio) member station in Binghamton. The Food Bank

NUAIR’s Stewart reelected president of the Commercial Drone Alliance
Ken Stewart, president and CEO of NUAIR, will also continue serving as president of the nonprofit Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA). NUAIR (Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance Inc.) is a Syracuse–based nonprofit that provides expertise in uncrewed-aircraft systems (UAS). NUAIR manages New York’s 50-mile UAS corridor between Syracuse and Griffiss International Airport in Rome. A UAS

Four CNY localities to prep projects for DRI, NY Forward
HOMER, N.Y. — The Village of Homer in Cortland County, Village of Moravia in Cayuga County, Village of Phoenix in Oswego County, and Village of Hamilton in Madison County are preparing to organize plans for spending state funding to improve their communities. New York State has awarded Homer $10 million as the Central New York

M&T Bank Corp. adds Hearst executive to board
M&T Bank Corp. (NYSE: MTB) recently announced that it has added Carlton J. Charles, senior VP of treasury and risk management at Hearst, to its board of directors. Upon his election, effective Jan. 18, Charles was appointed as a member of the nomination and governance committee of M&T’s board. He was also elected to the
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